Platform Architect - Software Systems Engineer

| Greater Denver Area
Employer Provided Salary: $120,552-$165,759 Annually
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Come be a part of an amazing team architecting, designing, and developing Flight Software for the Life Habitat and Orbital Reef! In this role, you will be directly responsible for creating a robust, scalable, and high performing Platform architecture supporting long duration missions in space. Working with a team of architects, you will be working through various layers of software including, ground system, platform, application, and security while aligning with business rules and hardware designs. The products you develop will not only go to space but will be a part of shaping the future of Spaceflight. You will be pivotal to building a foundation for space programs to come while helping Sierra Space build a platform in space. Come make history with us.
Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin, Durham, North Carolina, and Kennedy Space Center, Florida, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space (Required Verbiage)
This position supports the Lead Platform Architect through the following:

  • Create Platform Architecture products to support the software on the Life Habitat, the Orbital Reef Program, and others as required.
  • Coordinate and collaborate across multi-discipline/multi-organizational teams to understand key aspects of various subsystems, hardware designs, safety requirements, operational requirements, and business needs.
  • Analyze, evaluate, and present key platform infrastructure and designs decisions to peers, program leaders, customers, and engineers across the company.
  • Develop Platform Documentation including but not limited to: Platform Architecture White papers, Trade Studies, Platform Requirements Specification, Platform Design Descriptions, SysML Models, Platform ConOPS, Platform Test Plans and Platform Test Descriptions.
  • Work with development teams to ensure Platform Architecture is understood and being implemented as designed including updates and modification as needed.
  • Work with Integrated Product Team leadership to ensure commitments to the program and company are met and discuss products and progress.
  • Work within well-defined processes and strong change management discipline to ensure accountability and tracking for all software changes working towards certification with NASA.
  • Work products through multiple Agile Scrum teams ensuring accountability and that commitment are met.
  • Automation of workflow through SDLC (agile, waterfall, etc..).


Must-haves:

  • Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or other related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
  • Thorough understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools
  • Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams


Preferred:

  • Understand and have executed the entire Software Design Lifecycle. \
  • Understanding of Real Time Operating System Concepts.
  • Experience in technology evaluation and selection including operating systems, hypervisor technologies, and frameworks.
  • Understand memory, timing and throughput constraints in an embedded system and ensure robust and sound designs that address these issues.
  • Experience using SysML/UML to create Platform Architecture and Designs.
  • Experience and knowledge of System Design Patterns and Models.
  • Understanding/experience with microservices.
  • Understanding/experience with Hypervisors.
  • Understanding/experience Symmetric/Asymmetric multi-processing.
  • Experience with embedded C/C++.
  • Experience with Configuration Management platforms (GIT, SVN)
  • Experience developing on a Real Time Operating System (VxWorks preferably).
  • Experience with Yocto linux
  • Understanding of ARINC 653 and other Single Board Computers (SBC).
  • Ability to present complex and safety critical SW designs to peers and customers.
  • Previous experience with large Space Design Programs or Space Flight Operations.
  • Deep Knowledge of pitfalls and that cause performance issues in embedded systems


IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.
Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:

  • Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps
  • Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity
  • Rarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.


Working Conditions:

  • Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)
  • Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials
  • Rarely exposed to loud noises


Estimated Starting Salary Range: $120,552.10 - $165,759.14
Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.

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Location

Based in Louisville, CO with operations in Broomfield, CO, Madison, WI, Durham, NC, Huntsville, AL, Houston, TX, and Kennedy Space Center, FL. Our offices in Colorado are close to Boulder, Broomfield and Denver.

An Insider's view of Sierra Space

What are some social events your company does?

The Young Professionals Group holds social events including happy hour, paint n sip, axe throwing, hiking, ice skating, first time home-buyer info session, ugly holiday sweaters, matching Halloween costumes, picnics, game nights, volunteer events, joint events with other local companies and organizations, and more!

Maggie

Systems Engineer

What projects are you most excited about?

The Dream Chaser spaceplane is an incredibly exciting project! This vehicle – with a cargo and a crew variant – will revolutionize space travel. It will carry astronauts to destinations in Low Earth Orbit, it will supply cargo and science experiments to the ISS and the Orbital Reef space station, and it can land at many spaceports around the world!

Miguel

Director Engineering, 4800 - DC100

How does the company support your career growth?

Through my career, my management has continually ensured that I am working on projects that I found interesting, challenging, and enjoyable. My management has my best interests in mind and they want me to be successful. Additionally, my managers have repeatedly fought for my promotion and empowerment to greater responsibility.

Chris

DCCS Structures Engineer

What are Sierra Space Perks + Benefits

Sierra Space Benefits Overview

Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Office Perks
Onsite office parking
Relocation assistance
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Online course subscriptions available

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